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Jasmine Gibson
Sophomore
Center
New Castle, Del./Sanford
As A Blue Hen: Second-year team member expected to see significant playing time in the Blue Hen frontcourt.
2008-09 Season: Appeared in 22 games during her freshman season • averaged 2.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game • scored a season-high six points against Loyola Marymount (12/29) and Northeastern (1/29) • added five points versus VCU (1/18) and Northeastern (2/26) • grabbed a season-high four rebounds against Hofstra (2/5) as she played a season-high 16 minutes • pulled down three boards at Loyola Marymount (12/29) • blocked a season-high three shots against Stony Brook (12/28).
High School: Standout basketball player at Christiana High School and Sanford School • earned four varsity letters in basketball and three in volleyball • First Team All-Conference selection from 2006-2008 • earned First Team All-State honors in 2008 • McDonald’s All-American nominee • led team to AAU Division II National Championship in 2007.
Personal: Jasmine Nichole “Jazz” Gibson • born in Philadelphia, Pa. • daughter of Denard Montgomery and Nichole Gibson • father played basketball at the University of Delaware from 1988-1992 • cites father as greatest influence on basketball career and has pre-game conversations with him • has a step-brother, Cameren Johnson • undeclared major at Delaware • worked as a counselor at the Newark Boys and Girls Club during the summer • enjoys reading and writing poetry in her spare time.
